He should be. It's disgusting to see a troll not in his clear mind and Equius despised it. Equius does appreciate what Karkat does... even if he doesn't quite understand their new relationship right now. He hasn't seen much of it after all.

"Oh, um, if that is an order, all right." Uh, say what's on his mind... that might be tough. He's been conditioned rather well.